ESL Teacher Resources, Job Boards, and Worksheets English Vocabulary Woodlands Junior School, Tonbridge, Kent UK Jokes 4 Teachers Synonyms which are really needed . . . a list on 1 page List of Synonmys A collection of important synonyms grouped in categories: for teachers, writers and students of English alike. Important Synonyms - Popular words to use instead Common Synonyms — sorted by Category These lists also contain examples for the most common 100 words or so; however, the intention is not to replace a thesaurus. Exact Synonyms According to one definition (attributed to Leibniz) two expressions are synonymous if the substitution of one for the other does not change the "truth value" of a sentence in which the substitution is made. In practice, some words are called synonyms, just because they are used to describe the same "fact" in different parts of the world. English is rich in synonyms because during the centuries it adopted a variety of foreign languages - most notably French, German and Latin. Now, what does this mean? Popular Synonyms Lists (also Antonyms) Often we are looking for another word, to express something we have in mind.
Christmas Par Christine Reymond Ressources de Noël proposées par des collègues Pour les débutants, niveau A1/A2 Voyez en particulier la page des webquests Treasure hunt pour primaire et collège, niveau A2/A2+ En n’oubliant pas de remplacer la 2ème et 3ème adresse par : Developping Teachers propose une page d'activités A2 à C1 : Une leçon autour des superstitions, un autre sur les 12Days of Christmas et un surprenant jeu de rôle anti-Christmas, reproduisant la fin d’un diner trop arrosé où tout le monde se dispute. 50 plans de cours et de séquences prêts à l'emploi Chants de Noël Un grand choix de chansons traditionelles : lisez les paroles et écoutez la musique en midi ou en mp3, mais pas de versions chantées. Pour des videos de chansons avec les paroles, voyez sur You Tube, par exemple “Frosty the Snowman” (c’est le bonhomme de neige du dessin animé Rudolf dont je parle ensuite, qui l’a inspirée). Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer Les paroles et une musique jazzy sympa Une version en langue des signes US Vidéo
10 Words You Need to Stop Misspelling How to Express and Accept an Apology in the English Language Leon Uris, an American novelist, once wrote that the ability of a person to atone has always been the most remarkable of human features. Indeed, expressing an apology - and accepting one - is an important aspect of human behaviour. We are expected to apologize when we have upset someone or caused them trouble in one way or another. The British like saying sorry a lot, even when an apology isn't really necessary or when they don't really mean it. In his article ''Being British is Always Saying You're Sorry,'' (published in Mail Online, 2008) the well-known British novelist, playwright and columnist Keith Waterhouse humorously wrote the following: ''May I offer a tip to the would-be Brits? If you want to earn your passport, don't worry about the words of the national anthem nobody in Government does or which way to hang the Union Jack. Saying Sorry in English In English, there are several ways of apologizing. He accidentally stepped on someone's toes. Excuse me butting in. Excuse me.
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Janis's ESL Home Page - Janis's ESL Links Janis's ESL Links People Work Everyday Activities Home Our Community Our World Food Health Getting Around Communication The Basics Home | ISSofBC Students | ESL Links | News & Events | ISSofBC Teachers Website written by Janis Fair (janis.fair@issbc.org). What are 'extreme adjectives'? 'Tokyo's subway is packed at rush-hour.' Oversuing the word 'very' when talking can be boring for the person listening. For example: "Yesterday, It was very hot, so I went to the park, but it was very crowded. Instead of using 'very' too much we can use 'extreme adjectives'. These adjectives mean very + adjective. Here's a table of some extreme adjectives and what they mean: Now, re-read the short story above and replace the bold words with extreme adjectives.Finally, complete the sentences below using the extreme adjectives from the table.
» Teaching Materials Zinn Education Project Burned Out of Homes and History: Unearthing the Silenced Voices of the Tulsa Race Riot Teaching Activity. By Linda Christensen. 20 pages. Teaching about patterns of displacement and wealth inequality through the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot. Resource Types: Teaching Activities (Free) | Time Periods: Prosperity, Depression, & World War II: 1920 - 1944, 20th Century | Themes: African American, Economics, Racism & Racial Identity | Reading Levels: High School The Color Line Teaching Activity. By Bill Bigelow. 6 pages. A lesson on the countless colonial laws enacted to create division and inequality based on race.
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